Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Toilet Training among Mothers of Toddlers in Selected Rural area, Patan, Jabalpur

Abstract

Aim: This study was to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge and attitude regarding toilet training among mothers of toddlers in selected rural area, Patan, Jabalpur.

Materials and Methods: Pre-experimental research design is utilized in this research. In the present study, quantitative research approach used. The study was conducted in the selected Anganwadi, Patan, Jabalpur. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used in the study. Sample size comprises 60 mothers of toddlers fulfilled the inclusion criteria.

Results: The mean knowledge score of pre-test is 14.3 and the mean knowledge score of post-test is 23.1, mean difference of pre- and post-test 8.8, with standard deviation 3.72, standard deviation error 0.63, and calculated “t” value (13.9) is more than tabulated’ value (1.98) at 0.05 level of significance. Hence, significance of difference is found between knowledge score in pre-test and post-test among mothers of toddlers in selected rural area, Patan, Jabalpur. The mean attitude score of pre-test is 34.46, the mean attitude score of post-test is 38.83, mean pre and post-test difference 4.37, with standard deviation 2.82, standard deviation error 0.47, and calculated t value (9.29) is more than tabulated “t” value (1.98) at 0.05 level of significance. Hence, significance of difference is found between attitude score in pre-test and post-test among mothers of toddlers in selected rural area, Patan, Jabalpur in relation to toilet training.

Conclusion: This study concludes that planned teaching program for mothers of toddlers about toilet training was a useful way to improve their knowledge and attitude.